Mitchiner Lake Dam

North Carolina — Franklin County — Buffalo Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyFranklin
RiverBuffalo Creek
Coordinates36.11470, -78.35540

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 9, 2019
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1907
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMitchiners Fishing Club, Inc.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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